Lumbee News

Food vendors are needed for the Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition Celebration on May 16, 2026 at UNC Pembroke. Food vendor setup is $300. The Vendor Set-up Time is May 15, 2026 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (no exceptions). Application link to apply: https://shorturl.at/J8Zsz The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to host this Federal Recognition Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026. We welcome our Lumbee Citizens, our community, our neighbors, our supporters in Federal Recognitio

Save the date and mark your calendar to join us for the 4th Annual Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Gala on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm. It will be an evening to remember as we continue the year-long celebration of full Federal Recognition for our Lumbee People. Join us at the Shahbain Farms and Event Center on 469 Posey Farm Road in Raeford, N.C. Online ticket sales will be announced on the website and on our social media. #LumbeeTribe #lumbee575

The Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) is accepting new contractor applications for the following trades: General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC. HIP accepts applications for new contractors ONLY twice a year. Any American Indian Contractor who would like to place their name/business on the Qualified Bidders List for the Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) must submit an application by mail or by the drop-off box at the Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984

We are less than a week away from our Lumbee Tribe Wild Game Festival! There is a buzz of activity with our tribal staff as we plan the menu for Saturday as well as all the fun activities for that day. We have one more exciting thing to share. At each of our federal recognition events, there will be a special patch for purchase. This Saturday, we look forward to sharing the first patch with you which will feature a duck, which is commonly seen at our Lumbee Tribe Cultural Cen

Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Tribal Enrollment Updates for all Begins Monday, March 23, 2026 All Lumbee Tribal Citizens needing updates may do so now. Important to know: • If your phase has passed, you may still submit updates. Timeline may adjust based on volume and processing needs. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment

Due to potential inclement weather and high winds, the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all Tribal Offices will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. We want to ensure the safety of our staff as well as our citizens who might be traveling to our offices for services during the storm. We will re-open on normal schedule on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to invite you to our Federal Recognition Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026. We welcome our Lumbee Citizens, our community, our neighbors, our supporters in Federal Recognition, and YOU to this grand celebration at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It will be a momentous day to join us in celebration of this historic and joyous achievement! The celebration will begin at 9 am and continue through 9 pm. Join us for th

Project Create sincerely apologizes to all parents and students, but our registration portal is currently down until further notice due to multiple technical issues. We appreciate your patience and will notify you as soon as registration becomes available once the website is fixed.